Founding Directory · Ohio
Find a Founding Therapist in Ohio
Why mental health access is harder in Ohio
Ohio has a population of 11,756,058 and a clinician-to-resident ratio of 24.5 licensed therapists per 100,000 people. Ohio reports the fourth-highest overdose mortality rate in the U.S. The most-requested area of care is Substance Use, and Columbus accounts for the largest share of treatment demand.
Source: SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2024); HRSA Health Workforce Tracker (2024).
What the Heal Your Roots founding cohort offers in Ohio
- Verified, licensed clinicians practicing in Ohio under their state license.
- Sliding-scale and accessible-fee options committed by every founding member.
- Telehealth across Ohio plus in-person care in Columbus and other metros where founders practice.
- Specialty filters for trauma, anxiety, couples, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and more.
- Trauma-informed intake routing that matches you to a clinician within 7 days.
How to apply as a Ohio clinician
If you hold an active LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LMHC, PhD, or PsyD license in Ohio, you are eligible to apply for the founding cohort. Applications close when the cohort fills (capped at 100 nationally). Your license number is verified before activation.
For Ohio residents looking for care
The Heal Your Roots client directory launches once the founding cohort closes. Join the waitlist and you will be matched with a founding clinician in Ohio as soon as we open.
Frequently asked questions about therapy in Ohio
How many therapists are joining Heal Your Roots in Ohio?
0 licensed clinicians in Ohio have submitted founding applications. The national cohort is capped at 100.
Can a Heal Your Roots therapist see me online if I live in Ohio?
Yes, as long as the clinician holds an active license in Ohio. State licensure laws require the clinician to be licensed where the client is physically located during the session.
Does Heal Your Roots take insurance in Ohio?
Insurance acceptance varies by clinician. Every founding clinician commits to publishing transparent rates and offering at least one accessible-fee option.
What is the most-requested type of therapy in Ohio?
Substance Use is the most-requested area of care in Ohio, and EMDR is the most-applied modality among founding cohort members in the state.
When can I see a Heal Your Roots therapist in Ohio?
The directory opens to clients when the national founding cohort closes. Join the waitlist to be matched first.